In a recent critique, former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has lambasted Riyan Parag, the Rajasthan Royals skipper, for his underwhelming performance in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. Despite the Royals maintaining a top-four position with four wins out of six matches, Parag's contributions have been minimal, particularly in crucial moments. He has only managed 61 runs at a strike rate of 122, raising concerns about the team's reliance on its top order, including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Srikkanth mockingly suggested that Parag and Ajinkya Rahane are competing for the title of the worst batter this season, with Rahane scoring 152 runs at a strike rate of 144.76. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians achieved a significant 99-run victory over the Gujarat Titans, which Srikkanth believes could reignite their campaign. He dismissed the playoff chances of the Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants, stating they are effectively out of the race. Srikkanth also expressed concerns regarding the Delhi Capitals' batting lineup, particularly the decision to play Karun Nair at No. 3, labeling him a Test player in a T20 setup.